Hostels in Wollongong

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for sightseeing. The beaches create an appealing natural setting, and you can enjoy attractions like the waterfront.

These dorm-style accommodations come in many forms, but all of them have a few things in common, including budget prices, a social atmosphere and shared rooms (though many have private options too).

You may be able to find reasonable rates at these Wollongong accommodations, which have good reviews from our travellers: Novotel Wollongong Northbeach - Located within a 10-minute walk of Wollongong City Beach. Guests can enjoy free parking, a nightclub and a bar at this motel. Sage Hotel Wollongong - Located within a 10-minute walk of North Wollongong Beach. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and air conditioning at this motel. Hotel TOTTO - Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Five Islands Hotel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of North Wollongong Station. Property features at this motel include free WiFi, free parking and air conditioning.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Wollongong is 1087 mm.

Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy the area around Wollongong. Get out into nature with places such as Wollongong City Beach, North Wollongong Beach and Stuart Park. Cultural attractions include Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium, Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Museum and Illawarra Performing Arts Centre. Visit landmarks such as Flagstaff Hill Fort.

Keep this information about transit options in Wollongong in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Shellharbour, NSW (WOL), located 11.2 mi (18 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Sydney Airport (SYD), situated 37.1 mi (59.7 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. To see more of the area, hop on a train at Wollongong Station, North Wollongong Station or Fairy Meadow Station.